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Airbus A320 software switch: Flight delays, cancellations likely; over 200 planes impacted
Airbus said intense solar radiation might corrupt data critical to flight controls in a significant number of A320 family aircraft and that the software changes required to fix the issue would lead to operational disruptions
Indonesia begins weather modification in Sumatra regions
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), supported by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) ...
U.N. condemns summary execution of two West Bank Palestinians by Israeli forces
The two men killed on Thursday (November 27, 2025) appeared to be unarmed and surrendering during a raid in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
KP2MI promotes skilled Indonesian migrant workers to Greece
The Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI) promoted skilled Indonesian workers at a diplomatic ...
Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns as Ukraine corruption investigations widen
Mr. Yermak has been Ukraine's lead negotiator in peace talks with Russia and the United States. He has also been a trusted confidante of Mr. Zelenskyy's for years
Global economic outlook remains dim in 2026, 2027: BI
Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo stated that global uncertainty remains high, driven by the United ...
WHO calls on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer, and more affordable
WHO issues first-ever guideline for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of infertility
France catches one of two escapees in bed-sheet prison break
The person caught was thought to be the older of the pair, a 32-year-old man accused of violence against a partner
BNP chairperson and former PM Khaleda Zias condition extremely critical: Alamgir
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus expressed deep concern over the health condition of the BNP chairperson and urged all to pray for her early recovery, his office said
Maluku urged to boost economy above five pct amid 4.3 pct growth
Indonesias Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian urged Maluku provincial leaders to implement strategic measures ...
President Prabowo attends 2025 National Teachers' Day commemoration
President Prabowo Subianto attended the 2025 National Teachers Day commemoration at Indonesia Arena, Jakarta, on ...
RI Govt sends Starlink units, aid to flood-hit North Sumatra
Indonesia has sent Starlink units, generators, and emergency supplies to North Sumatra after floods and landslides ...
President Prabowo urges final-year students to join national projects
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called on final-year university students to engage in national projects ...
Indonesia, UNICEF train MBG food handlers in Biak to enhance safety
The Indonesian National Nutrition Agency (BGN), in collaboration with UNICEF and the government of Biak Numfor, Papua ...
Pakistan: 5 killed, 9 injured as jeep plunges into ravine in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar: Five people were killed and nine injured when a jeep carrying them plunged into a ravine in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, police said. Police said the vehicle, with 14 passengers on board, was travelling from Havelian in Abbottabad district when it overturned and fell into the deep ditch. Also ReadPakistan: 17 TTP Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
North Sumatra Governor declares 14-day disaster emergency response
North Sumatra Governor Bobby Afif Nasution has declared a 14-day disaster emergency response following floods, ...
Sumatra floods: Ministry to evaluate forest management, river basins
The Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) will coordinate with local governments to rehabilitate critical land in river ...
Myanmar Junta Again Accuses US of Interference Over Anti-Scam Crackdown
Regime spokesman Zaw Min Tun accused Washington of attempted destabilization while staying mum on the role of junta-linked militias in Myanmar scam hubs.
Prabowo aims to renovate 60 thousand schools nationwide in 2026
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has unveiled the governments target to revamp at least 60 thousand schools ...
Prabowo urges schools to add environmental studies as disasters rise
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Friday urged teachers nationwide to include environmental education in school ...
Japan-Vietnam-Indonesia fintech push aims to boost Alliex expansion
Sakuranesia Foundation is facilitating a trilateral fintech cooperation with Japan and Vietnam to pave the way for new ...
China Told Kachin Rebels Not to Disrupt Handover of Mongmit to Junta
Sources say the Kachin Independence Armys leader was ordered to Kunming and told that the handover of the two towns to the junta must go ahead unimpeded.
RI Govt sends rice, cooking oil to flood-hit Sumatra provinces
The Indonesian government is delivering rice and cooking oil to flood-hit Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra as part ...
RI Govt speeds aid to flood-hit Sumatra provinces
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday his government has rushed emergency assistance to Aceh, North ...
Kenyan court declares law banning seed sharing unconstitutional
Justice Rhoda Rutto said sections of the seed law that gave government officials powers to raid seed banks and seize seeds were also unconstitutional
Gibran outlines four-step strategy for Sumatra floods and landslides
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka stated that the government is focusing on four key measures to handle ...
Transmigration can lead to reduction in food imports
Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) is evaluating transmigration area development in Sorong, Southwest Papua, with a ...
BNPB provides emergency disaster hotline service for Sumatra
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) establishes a call center for communities affected by floods and ...
BPOM launches AI licensing system to amp up drug, food registration
based system for drug and food distribution permits to speed up registration and certification processes. BPOM Head ...
Ministry pushes creative economy potential through village films
The Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions highlighted rippled economic effects from films ...
Gov't deploys A400 aircraft to deliver priority relief to Sumatra
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed relevant agencies to prepare an A400 aircraft to deliver assistance for ...
Prabowo orders rapid aid deployment to flood-hit Sumatra regions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government and military aides to coordinate the swift delivery of ...
Amnesty says Israel 'still committing genocide' in Gaza, despite truce
The fragile, U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas came into effect on October 10, after two years of war
Indonesia races to restore power in flood-hit Aceh
Efforts to restore electricity in Aceh are being accelerated after floods and extreme weather damaged high-voltage ...
Indonesian Navy mobilizes fleet for Sumatra flood relief
The Indonesian Navy has deployed warships, helicopters, and elite troops to deliver aid and evacuate residents affected ...
Myanmar Junta Troops Pushing Into Mandalays Singu
After consolidating its hold on Madaya, the regime is pushing north into Singu Township in its campaign for full control of Mandalay Region.
Jambi declares disaster alert status amid extreme weather
The Jambi Provincial Government has declared a hydrometeorological disaster alert status following extreme weather and ...
Police urge early crime prevention ahead of year-end holidays
The Greater Jakarta (Metro Jaya) Police Chief, Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri, has urged all police personnel, ...
WHO issues unprecedented global guidelines to combat infertility
The guide sets out 40 recommendations and calls for the integration of fertility in national health funding, services and strategies
Gov't speeds up disaster response, weather modification in Sumatra
The government has launched weather modification operations to reduce rainfall and prevent follow-up disasters besides ...
Indonesia aims to make universities economic growth catalysts
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Research Brian Yuliarto reaffirmed the governments commitment to ...
Sumatra floods: Military deploys 7 helicopters for aid delivery
The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has prepared seven helicopters to deliver aid to residents affected by ...
Will PM Modi take up South Africa's cause with good friend Trump, asks Congress
Donald Trump said that he is barring South Africa from participating in the Group of 20 summit next year in Miami and will stop all payments and subsidies to the country
Indonesia, Germany boost circular economy with InCircular project
The National Development Planning Ministry/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas) and the Deutsche ...
Indonesia, India deepen defense ties in New Delhi ministerial talks
Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh explored new cooperation ...
Govt sets up flood aid post at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base
The government has designated Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in East Jakarta as a dispatch post for logistical aid ...
Indonesia deploys weather modification, aid to flood-hit Sumatra
The Indonesian government has launched weather modification operations to reduce rainfall in flood-affected areas of ...
Basarnas reinforces flood response in Sumatra with sea operations
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has deployed additional personnel to strengthen sea-based operations ...
Govt dispatches flood relief to Sumatra
The Indonesian government has sent relief supplies to flood-affected areas in North Sumatra, West Sumatra, and Aceh. ...
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi Aide Freed in Myanmar Junta Pre-Election Amnesty
U Kyi Toe, ex-chief of the NLDs Information Committee, pledged to be strong to work together with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, who remains jailed in Naypyitaw.
Indonesia sets up national post to boost North Tapanuli relief
Indonesias Home Affairs Ministry and the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) have established a national ...
South Kalimantan restores 250 hectares under REDD+ funding drive
South Kalimantans Forestry Office has begun restoring 250 hectares of degraded forest and land under the 2025 ...
Trade, defence tensions surge in Japan-China clash over Taiwan
The kerfuffle over Sanae Takaichis remarks arrives just as Japan faces significant domestic headwinds
Israeli forces kill Palestinian men in West Bank after they appear to surrender
Israel has been fighting on a number of fronts as a shaky ceasefire in Gaza moves forward
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BSKDN urges public-oriented regional innovation for impactful benefits
The Domestic Policy Strategy Agency (BSKDN) of the Home Affairs Ministry emphasized that regional innovation must be ...
Ministry targets 1,195 operational TPS3Rs to support waste management
The Environment Ministry is targeting the development of 1,195 Reduce-Reuse-Recycle Waste Management Sites (TPS3R) ...
Minister calls for internship program to include SMK graduates
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has proposed that the government's National Internship Program also include ...
Ministry to improve four key aspects to fix Papua maternal death
The Ministry of Health identified four key factors behind the death of Irene Sokoy and her unborn baby in Papua, and ...
Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce General as junta leader, cementing coup days after election
The Opposition alleges that deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embal had fabricated the coup to avoid an election defeat in Sunday's (November 23, 2025) closely contested presidential vote
Prabowo,Queen Mxima discuss Indonesia's financial inclusion, health
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Queen Mxima of the Netherlands discussed the transformation of ...
French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19
Emmanuel Macron previously said France is seeking to boost its defences as Russias war in Ukraine puts the European continent at great risk.
President Prabowo to establish national council for financial health
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will establish a national council for financial health to complement the National ...
Indians largest non-EU group immigrating to and emigrating from U.K.
Of the Indian citizens who arrived in the U.K. over the period, 90,000 arrived for study-related reasons, 46,000 came for work-related reasons, and 9000 for other reasons
President Prabowo urges quicker disaster response in regions
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has urged relevant ministries and agencies to accelerate disaster response ...
Minister urges cellular providers to repair BTS in disaster zones
Minister of Communication and Digital Meutya Hafid has urged telecommunication operators to promptly repair Base ...
Lukashenkos Myanmar Visit to Cement Deepening Authoritarian Alliance
The Belarusian leaders trip underscores growing military, political and economic ties as the junta seeks international legitimacy.
Minister deploys emergency response team for Sumatra flash floods
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno has deployed an emergency response team to handle ...
Twin Parks project strengthens Indonesia-China economic ties: minister
Indonesia is strengthening economic cooperation with China through the Two Countries Twin Parks (TCTP) project, ...
Gov't mobilizes air, sea logistics to aid flood victims in Sumatra
The government is preparing a logistics distribution via air and sea routes after road access in several areas of Aceh, ...
Aceh declares emergency following widespread floods, landslides
Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf has declared a state of emergency in response to widespread floods and landslides affecting ...
Army deploys hundreds to assist flood, landslide handling in Sumatra
The Indonesian Military's Army (TNI AD) has deployed hundreds of soldiers to assist in handling floods and ...
Indonesia's Gaza peacekeepers include 3,650 Air Force personnel
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) will contribute 3,650 personnel to the 20,000-strong force Indonesia is preparing to ...
Indonesia's rescuers search for missing people after flash flood
A joint rescue team continued searching several areas in Agam, West Sumatra, to find victims believed to have been ...
Indonesia's TNI-AU says no foreign flights at IMIP's private airport
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) said it had not detected any foreign aircraft activity at a private airport in ...
The Story of Shwe Kokko: How a Border Backwater Became a Global Crime Hub
Over the past decade, the Karen State village has morphed from the home base of a border militia into one of Southeast Asias most notorious scam centers.
Indonesia intensifies search for victims after floods, landslides kill 49 people
Authorities prepare to implement cloud seeding to mitigate further rainfall in North Sumatra, while neighboring Provinces also grapple with severe flooding and landslides disrupting thousands of lives
Resistance Tensions Rise as TNLA Prepares to Return Ruby Town to Myanmar Junta
Ethnic army pulls administration and gem companies out of Mogoke ahead of weekend handover, triggering allies to mobilize.
BRIN pushes Biak spaceport plan into strategic priority list
Head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Arif Satria has urged that plans to develop a spaceport in ...
Indonesia completes destruction of radioactive-contaminated shrimp
Indonesias Cesium-137 Task Force has completed the destruction of imported shrimp products found to be ...
Peak Christmas--New Year travel expected on December 20, 24: RI Police
Indonesia expects two peak travel surges for the 2025 Christmas and 2026 New Year holidays, with the heaviest outbound ...
More than 20 dead and 14 missing as heavy rains trigger landslides and floods in Sri Lanka
The death toll has risen to 31 since last week, when Sri Lanka began grappling with severe weather
Tesla looks to reset strategy amid sluggish India sales
The EV maker has sold just over 100 cars in India since its much publicised debut in July this year.
Indonesian pushes social forestry to realize ecological justice
Indonesian Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni said on Thursday the countrys social forestry program has become a ...
Baznas delivers 6,000 meals to Banjarnegara landslide victims
The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas), through its Food Bank program, has distributed around 6,000 portions of ...
Minister Karnavian fields team to assess Sibolga floods and landslides
Indonesias Home Affairs Ministry deployed a rapid-response team to Sibolga, North Sumatra, after flash floods ...
Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal shot two National Guard members in D.C., raising concerns about refugee vetting processes
Train hits railway workers killing 11 in China
The station in Yunnan province has resumed normal services, and the cause of the accident is being investigated, they added in a statement.
Indonesia residents rush outside as 6.6 magnitude quake hits
The Indian Ocean tsunami warning centre said after the quake that there is no threat of a potential tsunami generated from the quake
Prabowo welcomes Dutch Queen Maximaat MerdekaPalace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Thursday hosted Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, ...
